Yana chimed in, “That day, she encountered Wesson on the street and tried to seduce him into booking a hotel room with her. Wesson declined and admonished her for her lack of loyalty. Her fury led her to strike Wesson.” Tears welled up in Yana’s eyes as she pleaded, “Mr. Daniels, you must uphold justice for Wesson!”
“Mr. Daniels, a woman as immoral as Tiffany has smeared your reputation. If you aim to persuade your grandma to agree to the divorce, we can stand as your witnesses,” Rowe added
“We can verify these claims and reveal Tiffany’s true character to your grandma,” Yana added. United in their agenda, Wesson’s parents believed that Connor’s aversion to Tiffany would prompt him to side with them. Their strategy seemed to persuade many attendees of the party. Given Tiffany’s infamous past, these new allegations were not surprising
The expectation now was for Connor to express his anger and publicly demand a divorce from Tiffany in Arabella’s presence. It baffled them why the Sanchez family would hold such a notorious individual as Tiffany in high regard and host a grand party in her honor. To them, it seemed like a path to ruin, and they were convinced that Tiffany would be the downfall of the Sanchez family
The banquet hall was silent, everyone eagerly anticipating Connor’s reaction. However, contrary to expectations, Connor remained composed. After listening quietly to Wesson’s parents’ accusations, Connor asked indifferently, “Is there anything else you want to say?”
Yana blinked her eyes, interpreting Connor’s question as a prompt to provide more damning evidence against Tiffany. She boldly fabricated another story. “That day on the street, Tiffany spoke crudely, claiming she’d do anything for Wesson. She was even willing to have a threesome with him. It’s too disgraceful to even repeat. Who knows how many obscene films she has watched to come up with such filthy ideas!”
Embellishing her tale, Yana turned to Wesson and asked, “Isn’t that right, Wesson?”
“Yes!” Wesson quickly agreed, aligning with his parents’ intentions. “After I rejected her, she even suggested having my child in secret. She planned to pass it off as a Daniels’ heir, letting you raise it, Mr. Daniels, so she could claim a share of your fortune.”
“Bullshit!” Leila erupted in anger. “Tiffany isn’t like that. You’re just slandering her!”
Shaun added, equally furious, “You’re spreading lies!”
Tears streamed down Ruth’s face as she pointed accusingly at the Clifford family. “You are so vile. Not only did you unjustly break off the engagement, but now you’re slandering my granddaughter. God will see your wickedness!”
Rachel, worried Ruth might fall ill from the stress, gently patted her back to calm her. Meanwhile, Daryl expressed his outrage. “From this day forward, the Sanchez family and the Clifford family are sworn enemies!”
At that moment, the Clifford family, sensing an alliance with Connor, looked down on the Sanchez family with arrogance and smugness. All eyes then turned to Connor. Everyone was curious about his next move…
Connor remained calm and composed, casually asking the Clifford family, “Is there anything else?”
Rowe, Yana, and Wesson looked at each other, their lips pursed. They seemed to have more to say but couldn’t find the words. After a short pause, Yana said, “Mr. Daniels, these should be enough for you to show your grandmother Tiffany’s true colors and secure your divorce from her.”
Connor then turned to Domenic, asking, “Did you record all that?”
“I’ve recorded everything,” Domenic replied
“Then let’s go ahead and report them for slander,” Connor said
The Cliffords stood there, stunned and shaken. The bystanders were equally taken aback. They had all seen Domenic recording the entire conversation, thinking he was gathering evidence to show Arabella. Little did they know, it was actually a trap set for the Clifford family
It was clear now that Connor was aiming to protect Tiffany. This raised questions. Connor had previously shown disdain towards Tiffany, so why this sudden defense? During the recent medical conference, Connor had kicked Sansa to protect Tiffany. Now, he came to this party to safeguard Tiffany again, leaving the crowd puzzled
As Domenic prepared to call the police, Rowe suddenly knelt before Connor, pleading, “Mr. Daniels, can you please clarify what we’ve done wrong?”
If Connor pressed charges against them, they knew they would never win the lawsuit. Yana quickly joined Rowe on the floor. She noticed Wesson hesitating and gently nudged him to kneel with them. Wesson grimaced as his sore ribs made kneeling painful, yet he hid his discomfort
Connor looked down at the Clifford family with an air of detachment and casually suggested to Rowe, “Weren’t you going to call the police? Let’s do it together.”
“I… I can’t do that!” Rowe stuttered, his forehead slick with sweat from anxiety
Connor let out a soft laugh. “No need to worry, Mr. Clifford. Everyone must abide by the law. If my wife hurt your son, she’ll face the consequences. Similarly, if you’ve made false claims about her, you’ll need to answer for that.”
“It was all Wesson’s fault! He… he flirted with your wife publicly. He got what he deserved!” Rowe’s voice shook as he continued, “We made up those stories to damage your wife’s reputation. We are very sorry, Mr. Daniels.”
“So, you’re dropping the issue of my wife defending herself against your son?” Connor asked
“It was our son who erred, and your wife was merely protecting herself. We see no need to continue this,” Rowe said, shaking his head vigorously
With a hint of a smirk, Connor responded casually, “Well, considering your age, since you’ve asked for mercy, I’ll drop the matter.”
“Understood, sir,” Domenic responded, pocketing his phone with a smile. Rowe, Yana, and Wesson repeatedly bowed in thanks to Connor before they apologized to Marissa. With their heads lowered in embarrassment, they fled the party
After the Clifford family left, Connor moved closer to Marissa, leaning in slightly to catch her eye. “My grandmother always told me to stand by my wife. Are you happy with how I handled that?” he asked. Marissa’s cheeks turned pink under his steady gaze
His voice was so gentle, and his stance so close. Was he trying to charm her on purpose? A flush of embarrassment swept through Marissa, intensified by the many onlookers. She could feel his breath on her cheek, sending warmth through her
“Well, um…” Marissa awkwardly stepped back and nodded. “Yes.”
Before she could pull away, Connor wrapped his arms around her, his voice carrying a hint of flirtation. “I’m glad to hear my wife is pleased.”
Marissa was stunned. This man must have been deliberate in his actions. He seemed to want to see her flustered and awkward. She desperately wanted to express her frustration but held back, considering the onlookers. She had committed to maintaining their image as a loving couple, after all
The crowd was visibly surprised. Wasn’t it well known that Connor held some resentment towards Tiffany? And yet, they seemed so close
“Tiffany, it’s been a while,” a gentle voice suddenly said from behind. Marissa turned around, completely surprised by the newcomer
Marissa immediately recognized the woman who greeted her with a gentle smile. She was Chloe Brock, from the prominent Brock family
In Blebert, four major clans held sway: the Daniels family at the helm, followed by the Brocks, the Warrens, and the Hoffmans. The head of the Brock family had two daughters, the elder being Della Brock and the younger, Chloe. Both were celebrated for their beauty and talents. Della had married Neil’s elder son, Foley, two years prior. Chloe, on the other hand, remained single and had numerous admirers
Chloe also enjoyed another distinction that often became a topic of conversation-she was Tiffany’s best friend. Chloe was a radiant and talented woman, while Tiffany was struggling to find her footing. The fact that these two individuals were best friends left everyone astonished
It was often said that Chloe’s kindness was so profound that she could befriend someone as unworthy as Tiffany. Marissa had gleaned insights about Chloe from Tiffany’s diaries, revealing that Chloe’s friendship was driven by ulterior motives rather than sincerity. Despite knowing this, Tiffany, engulfed in loneliness and ostracized by the world, chose to play along with Chloe
Before Marissa could respond, Chloe turned to greet Connor. “Hello, Connor.” Considering her sister was married to Connor’s nephew, it made sense for Chloe to address him by name. However, the affection in her eyes raised questions about their relationship
Marissa couldn’t help but find the situation amusing. She glanced at Connor and noticed his subtle nod in return
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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